Iran ceasefire gives lawmakers whiplash ahead of high-stakes war powers vote

Published June 24, 2025 5:00am ET



An Israel-Iran ceasefire announced Monday eased tensions in Congress that the United States could be drawn into a broader conflict, capping off a chaotic 48 hours for U.S. politicians as they weighed whether to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers.

But the drama is far from over.

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